Greg Sampson

Playing Golf in Flip Flops

Posted on 07/14/10 04:50 PM

Why I started playing in flip flops for awhile.   —   read more »

Playing Golf in Flip Flops

Posted on 07/14/10 04:49 PM

Why I started playing in flip flops for awhile.   —   read more »

Rob Oppenheim in Great Shape with Play Suspended in Q-School

Posted on 12/05/09 11:43 PM

Rob Oppenheim a Massachusetts native is 4 under for the tournament and sits at t37 with play suspended due to darkness in round 4 of PGA Tour Q-School. The rest of Team New England needs to follow his lead and pick up the pace.   —   read more »

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Antigua Announces Tour Team for 2012

The Antigua Group, Inc. - one of the nation's leading designers and marketers of lifestyle apparel under the distinguished Antigua and Slazenger brands has announced it's Tour Team for year 2012.   read more »

Tommy Hilfiger announces Keegan Bradley as Global Ambassador

The Tommy Hilfiger Group, which is wholly owned by PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH), is pleased to announce that Keegan Bradley, the 2011 PGA Championship winner and PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, will serve as global ambassador for the Tommy Hilfiger golf line through 2014. Commencing January 2012, Bradley will   read more »

aG Mobile - A Portable Training Aid

aboutGolf, world leader in indoor golf simulator and performance technology, continues its mission to offer advanced learning technology with the introduction of aG Mobile - a portable training aid - to its exclusive golf equipment ensemble.   read more »

Johnson Wagner Wins the Sony Open with New TaylorMade R11S Driver, Wearing Ashworth Golf Apparel

Earlier this week at Waialae Country Club, Johnson Wagner told TaylorMade Tour representative Paul Loegering that with the R11S, he had “never been able to hit is driver so long, high and straight.”   read more »

Aggressive, next-generation design delivers maximum performance and power to support high-speed golf swings

adidas Golf, an industry leader in footwear innovation and performance technologies, is launching the next generation of its most powerful footwear – the POWERBAND 4.0, catering to those seeking enhanced stability, leverage, and balance control.   read more »

Antigua Named Official Apparel for the 2nd Annual RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup

The Antigua Group, Inc.- one of the nations leading designers and marketers of genuine golf and sports apparel under the distinguished Antigua brand-has been named the official apparel of the 2nd Annual RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup, the company announced today.       read more »

SCOR™ Golf Recognized By 2012 Golf Digest Hot List

SCOR™ Golf, a division of Eidolon Brands, today announced that its innovative SCOR4161 wedges and short irons are included in the prestigious 2012 Golf Digest Hot List.   read more »

2012 New England Series Membership/Tournament Schedule

Dear New England Series participants,    The 2012 New England Series Membership is now open. Please click here to log in/register on NEPGA.com. Also, below you will see the current schedule for the upcoming 2012 season. I hope listing the tournament dates now will help with your   read more »

Liz LaVerghetta Impresses Both On and Off the Golf Course

Liz LaVerghetta - one of the many bright stars from The First Tee of Massachusetts - has earned the designation of The First Tee Scholar - Class of 2012.  LaVerghetta, a senior at Norton High School, now has the opportunity to apply for any educational scholarship programs offered through   read more »

Players Towel Dominates Golf in 2011

Players Towel, featuring a unique waffled microfiber technology, was the dominant high performance golf towel on the 2011 PGA, LPGA and European Tours.  With 20 wins, including 2 Majors in 2011, the Players Towel has now accumulated 30 wins and 5 Majors since its introduction in 2009.   read more »

aboutGolf Congratulates Luke Donald on Being Named 2011 PGA TOUR Player of the Year

aboutGolf congratulates Luke Donald, aboutGolf simulator owner, on being named PGA TOUR 2011 Player of the Year, as well as 2011 Vardon Trophy winner and first golfer ever to earn both the PGA TOUR and European Tour money titles.   read more »

2012 United States Professional Hickory Championship

The United States Professional Hickory Golf Championship will be played on Monday, February 20, 2012 and all entrants will be playing with authentic or replica pre 1930 golf equipment and balls.   read more »

Golf Balls

Buy confidently from the leading online retailer of golf balls and accessories.  At World Wide Golf Shops, you can shop the best of personalized golf balls for your favorite golf fanatics. www.worldwidegolfshops.com   read more »

Reynolds Plantation

As the entrance street name refers, you will want to “Linger Longer” at Reynolds Plantation. This is a sprawl worth crawling for optimum pleasure, exceeding the expectations of any golfer, on the course and off.   read more »

GolfStyles Media Group Names Antigua as Major Tournament Sponsor and Exclusive Apparel Supplier

The publisher of the nation's leading regional golf magazines - GolfStyles Media Group - has named The Antigua Group as a major sponsor of its 2012 tournament series and the exclusive apparel provider for its tournament events.   read more »

Scratch Golf to Offer Henry-Griffitts Golf Equipment

Henry-Griffitts, a pioneer in the field of precision club fitting, has announced that Scratch Golf (Scratch), an indoor golf training facility in San Diego, will offer Henry-Griffitts golf equipment at its facility.   read more »

Pease Golf Course - Featuring aboutGolf Simulators - More than Doubles Projected Indoor Revenue

Pease Golf Course has reported more than double its projected inaugural simulator revenue, netting $93,000 from simulator hour sales and an additional $20,000 in food and beverage earnings attributed directly to the indoor golfer clientele.   read more »

Pound Ridge Golf Club Announces Off-Season Rates for November, December

(POUND RIDGE, N.Y.) – Pound Ridge Golf Club – Westchester County’s daily fee Pete Dye-design – today announces off-season rates of $150 per round before 2 p.m. and id="mce_marker"00 after 2 p.m. from Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, seven days a week. Located under an hour from New Yor   read more »

Ouimet Fund Announces Year-End Honors, Officers

The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund recently announced its major Ouimet Chair and Honorary Alumnus Awards in addition to other special recognitions and election of Officers at its 63rd Annual Meeting at Oak Hill Country Club in Fitchburg.   read more »

aboutGolf Introduces New Simulator Solution

aboutGolf, producer of PGA TOUR Simulators and world leader in golf simulator and golf performance technology, continues its mission to offer advanced learning technology to golfers of every capacity with the introduction of aG one - a standardized simulator system - to its proprietary golf technolo   read more »

Fairmont St. Andrews named European Golf Resort of the Year

Fairmont St Andrews, a 5-star cliff-top resort in St Andrews Scotland, the Home of Golf, has been named theInternational Association of Golf Tour Operators’ (IAGTO) European Golf Resort of the Year 2012.   read more »

MGA Executive Director Joe Sprague Elected as 2012 International Association of Golf Administrators (IAGA) President

Joe Sprague, Jr., who has served as the MGA executive director for the past five years, was elected president of the International Association of Golf Administrators (IAGA) during the 45th IAGA Annual Meeting held at Pinehurst, NC from November 6-9.   read more »

Innovex Golf announces the acquisition of Rife Putters, LLC

This acquisition signals the resurrection of Rife Putters, who for the past year has struggled to manufacture and distribute product due to a lack of funding. With an influx of capital and a new management team in place, Rife Putters is determined to regain its market share and reclaim its spot as t   read more »

Ryan Riley Crowned 2011 Richard D. Haskell MGA Player of the Year; Andy Congdon, Chelso Barrett Earn Senior and Junior Honors, Respectively

Following a season in which he was the only competitor to capture two major MGA Championships, Ryan Riley (Norton CC) was named the 2011 Richard D. Haskell MGA Player of the Year.   read more »

Top NBA Point Guard Jason Kidd Will Keep His Golf Game Sharp

After a successful 2011 season, Dallas Maverick's point guard Jason Kidd has spent much of his off-season, and may spend much of the on-season, golfing - both indoors and out.   read more »

Minor League Golf Tour: Game Story

Brett Stegmaier of Vero Beach and Hamden, Conn., made five straight birdies on the inward nine and needed every one of them for a one-stroke victory Tuesday in a Fuzion-Minor League Golf Tour tournament at Ironhorse Country Club.   read more »

Cape Arundel Golf Club Renames Clubhouse “41 House” in Honor of 41st President and Cape Arundel Member George H.W. Bush

Cape Arundel Golf Club’s historic hunter green clubhouse overlooking the Kennebunk River has a new name in honor of the club’s most famous member and  41stPresident of the United States George H.W. Bush: 41 House.   read more »

Michele Redman Wins ISPS Legends Tour Open Championship

 Michele Redman answers to the title of “Coach” these days, but today, she added the title of “champion” to her 2011 list of accolades.The LPGA Tour veteran, who became the new head women’s golf coach at the University of Minnesota in August, emerged as the winner   read more »

2011 NEGM Equipment Awards

The results are in from the voting for the first annual NEGM Equipment Awards sponsored by aboutGolf PGA Tour Simulators.  It was a smashing success with over 700 votes received from average golfers plus members of the golf media and industry.   read more »

Joe Andruzzi Raises More Than $325,000 at 4th Annual "New England Celebrities Tackle Cancer" Gala Benefiting Joe Andruzzi Foundation

Three-Time Super Bowl Champion Joe Andruzzi Raises More Than $325,000At 4th Annual "New England Celebrities Tackle Cancer" Gala Benefiting Joe Andruzzi Foundation: Sports Stars and Celebrities Join Former Patriots Great to Raise Funds for Cancer Patients and Their Families &   read more »

Weathering the winter in style: Gift Guide and 2012 Spring Preview

As we approach the colder months here in New England, we realize how important it is to control our body temperature or our surrounding climate.   read more »

Memorable Golf Getaway at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Spectacular golf course conditions are just the beginning of everything there is to love about a Golf Getaway at Sandestin.   read more »

Rhode Island Golf Hall of Fame Announces 2011 Inductees

The Rhode Island Golf Hall of Fame will honor Martha Kirouac, Stan Abrams, Anthony Caranci, Archie Boulet and Anthony Paolino at the annual dinner of the Rhode Island Golf Association on Tuesday, December 6, at Ledgemont Country Club in Seekonk, Mass.   read more »

Owner of The Broken Tee to have a Fundraiser for Homes For Our Troops

Mark Kitchen is an avid golfer that loves the game of golf and is now planning on using his favorite pastime to help benefit soldiers that have been wounded from the war.  As the owner of the Broken Tee Virtual Golf Club and a PGA professional himself, he is going to use his proceeds from   read more »

Salamander Hotels & Resorts launches Grand Golf Resorts of Florida collection

Three of Florida’s grandest golf resorts have united under the management of Salamander Hotels & Resorts. Sheila C. Johnson, Salamander’s owner and CEO, today announced the....   read more »

Arizona Golf Hall of Fame

Ron McPherson, a former state amateur champion who is now the president and CEO of the Antigua Group Inc., based in Peoria, will be inducted into the Arizona Hall of Fame on November 21, 2011 at Gainey Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale after the completion of a pro-am scramble tournament.   read more »

aboutGolf congratulates University of Waterloo Golf Teams

aboutGolf congratulates University of Waterloo Men's and Women's Golf Teams for their notable wins at Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Golf Championships, Mon and Tues., Oct. 17 - 18, at Cataraqui Golf and Country Club in Kingston Ontario.   read more »

Tour Fit for Golf Amateur Program Comes to a Close at Urban Golf Kensington

Urban Golf Kensington will host the final checkpoint for the Tour Fit for Golf Amateur Program, a six-month golf and fitness program supported by European Tour Performance Institute, aboutGolf and Golfbreaks.com.   read more »

Studio Golf Indoor Teaching and Golf Facility Holds Grand Opening

Studio Golf invites guests to its Grand Opening Tues., Nov. 1, to experience the world-class technology of its aboutGolf PGA TOUR Simulators. Media are also invited to contact the facility to schedule tours and interviews.   read more »

Round Out A Jamaica Pro-Am Foursome - Special Entry Rate for NEGM Subscribers

In its sixth year, the Jamacia Pro-Am "Annie's Revenge" presented by NIKE GOLF is a 54-hole destination pro-am hosted by the Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall...   read more »

Keegan Bradley - PGA Grand Slam Champion 2011

It is only fitting that the PGA Champion win the PGA Grand Slam.  Congratulations to New England's golf hero, Keegan Bradley for a clutch 2 under par back nine in the 2nd round to edge the red hot Charles Schwartzel by one shot.   read more »

What's In the Bag: Rickie Fowler

Rickie Fowler - PGA Tour 2011 Korean Open Champion   Driver: Titleist 909D2 (7.5°) with a Diamana White Board 73 X shaft Fairway Wood: King Cobra S9-1 Pro (15°) with a Fujikura ZCom Pro 95 shaft Hybrids: Titleist 585H (17°) with UST ProforceV2 100X shaft, Adams Pro Black   read more »

PuttingShark, presented by P3ProSwing

For golfers who long for a reliable yet user-friendly way to analyze and improve their putting strokes, PuttingShark is a dream come true.    read more »

Stay and Play Boston

Situated on the historic waterfront, just minutes from the city’s finest shops, museums and attractions, guests will find a fresh approach to hospitality in the AAA Four Diamond, service fee inclusive, Seaport Hotel.   read more »

College Corner: October 2011

The Harvard University Mens Golf Team led by Head Coach Jim Burke has assembled a highly competitive squad poised to compete for Ivy League titles and championships. The Crimson, which has improved its tournament scoring average in each of its last five season   read more »

F2 Golf in the Spotlight

Many golfers are afraid of the deadly, dare I say it; SHANK! Well F2 Golf has come out with its second generation of "Face Forward Technology" wedges but has added a revolutionary hosel and extended their line to irons and hybrids. Their claim has always been "Shank Proof,"   read more »

Divot Repair Putter

There are three things I have heard many golfers complain about: a bad back, ball marks on the greens and poor putting. The Double Duty, Divot Repair Putter claims that it has a cure for all three.   read more »

Team USA - Abacus

For the third time in a row, the Swedish golf-clothing brand Abacus was commissioned to dress the 2011 European Solheim Cup Team continuing the great successes from 2007 and 2009.   read more »

Miura Golf introduces MG Hybrid

"A new video from Miura emphasizes the key them of the Japanese company's new HB3 and HB4 hybrids: utility. Thanks to two key design points shown in the video, the new hybrids promote long-game confidence from a wide variety of lies, no matter what conditions the golf course and the weather may offe   read more »

TourLinks Putting Greens

Gain the home team advantage with the new fan favorite putting greens from Fan Mats and Tour Links.   read more »

Simulate Your Game

Fall is here and it is now time to plan the next half of your season. New England has reached what we like to call the Indoor Golf Season. We can all play this great game on some of the best courses in the world, practice on the range, take a series of video golf lessons, wo   read more »

It's All aboutGolf

When it comes to golf simulators, the saying fits: “You’ve come a long way, baby.” Golf simulators have now reached a status as not only an effective means for both enjoying and improving your game, but arguably the most effective means. Homeowners are incr   read more »

The Indoor Golf Model Is Solid In New England

Everywhere you look in today’s technologically advanced world of golf new innovations are surfacing, as are the owners and golfers who are adapting to the indoor golf model in New England. Not only does the business model work, it provides golfers of all skill levels the ability to,   read more »

aboutGolf Simulator Short Game Challenge

In the third episode of the aG Challenge Series, Ben Witter, PGA Professional, Long Drive Champion and Trick Shot Mastermind, tests the real-world playability of the the aboutGolf Simulator in the short game.   read more »

Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy Incoming Class Represents 25 Countries

ank Haney International Junior Golf Academy – the world’s only academy to combine training, academics and competition – announces the fall’s incoming class represents 25 countries, five continents and 45 U.S. states.   read more »

Northwest Ohio High School Devastated by Tornado to Celebrate Opening of aboutGolf Learning Center

Just more than one year after the community of Millbury, OH, and nearby Lake High School was devastated by a tornado, its varsity golf team, coaches and donors will celebrate the opening of the aboutGolf Learning Center on the school's campus.   read more »

PINNACLE GOES THE DISTANCE IN SUPPORT OF KOMEN FOR THE CURE WITH INTRODUCTION OF GOLD RIBBON GOLF BALLS

Pinnacle, a leader in the distance and value golf ball category, has a long history of supporting charitable organizations that are aligned with the game of golf.   read more »

Antigua Golf Salutes Team USA at the Solheim Cup

The Antigua Group, Inc. - one of the nation's leading designers and marketers of genuine golf and sports apparel under its Antigua brand - wishes to extend its congratulations to the U.S. Solheim Cup Team on its performance in this past weekend's event.   read more »

Willowbend Country Club Welcomes Rick Johnson as Head Golf Pro

Willowbend Country Club, one of the country’s premier private golf courses, announced the appointment of Rick Johnson as the club’s new Head Golf Professional.   read more »

aboutGolf Takes a Swing for Ben and Gabbie

Maumee,Ohio - aboutGolf, the world leader in indoor golf simulation and golf performance technology, is sponsoring "Take a Swing for Ben and Gabbie", a golf tournament being held to support PGA Professional, Long Drive Champion and Trick Shot Mastermind Ben Witter and his family as they continu   read more »

Sunice Congratulates the U.S. Solheim Cup Team

Montreal, Quebec - Sunice®, Canada's No. 1 outerwear brand, wishes to extend its congratulations to the U.S. Solheim Cup Team on its performance during this past weekend's 15-13 defeat to its European counterpart.   read more »

Miura Golf Equipment Used in Third Place Tie at the Tour Championship

One of the players who tied for third place at the PGA TOUR's Tour Championship, the climax of the Race for the FedEx Cup, used Miura irons to expertly play his way to a career season.   read more »

Custom Clubfitting Leader Henry-Griffitts Adds PSP's 'The Little One' Training Club to Fitting Cart

Henry-Griffitts - the seminal force in custom clubfitting for 28 years and the originator of the clubfitting cart - is partnering with PSP (Pure Solid Perfect) Golf to add PSP's first game-improvement club...   read more »

Weight Loss for Golfers Guarantees Relief from Summer Gains

Promising golfers smaller clothing sizes, no hunger, plenty to eat, and the sublime feel of lightly striding up the 18th fairway with legs as fresh as on the first, veteran Food and Weight Loss Coach Larry Jacobs will present his latest Weight Loss for Golfers Tele-Seminar Series on Septem   read more »

Solheim Cup Update: Thoughts from the Design Desks of Antigua Golf

Antigua is very proud to have been chosen to create the U.S.A. team uniforms for the 2011 LPGA Solheim Cup to be played at Killeen Castle, Ireland. Based on the continued strength and growth of our women's fashion golf wear collections, we were quite comfortable, confident and extremely honored to t   read more »

GolfBetter Studio Uses aboutGolf Technology to Offer Revolutionary Golf Training to Chicago Area

The new GolfBetter Studio is a golf and fitness studio in Elmhurst, Ill. that offers one-on-one training by appointment only at the golfer's convenience. The private studio takes appointments 24 hours a day.   read more »

Bryant University Bulldogs Charlie Blanchard named golf coach

One of the top amateur golfers in New England, Charlie Blanchard has been named the new head coach of the Bryant University men's golf program.   read more »

College Corner: University of Rhode Island Rams The Annual Adams Cup

The Adams Cup of Newport has become in its 17- year history a college ‘major’. The import of the tournament is not lost on the new URI Golf Coach Gregg Burke who takes the helm this year following the retirement of 23-year head coach Tom Drenn   read more »

The Training Aid Spotlight: Pin High Pro

There are many training aids on the market that help improve the fundamentals involved in the golf swing. The Pin High Pro, invented by Carl Papa, claims to improve accuracy, trajectory and distance by helping a golfer finish on their through side (left side for righties and   read more »

What's in the Bag: Jim Renner

                                Driver: Cleveland 310. 72 gram Miyazaki Dromo shaft x flex 3 Wood: Nike vs pro 14 degree balck FujikuraMotore shaft 80grams. 2 Hybrid: Adams - 3 iron 21degre   read more »

Miura Golf - Forged Feel Without Fear

Ask a golfer about his favorite round, and he'll probably talk about how good the shots felt. It's true; whether playing for score, practice, or pure fun, we all crave the feel of a perfectly struck shot   read more »

When winter ends the golf season, it's time to start building the extra 20 yards for Spring

As temperatures plummet in the northern U.S. and snow blankets golf courses for months, many golfers are forced to put away their clubs and daydream about trips to Florida and the thaws of spring.   read more »

Team Carlton Fisk/William McGirt wins Red Sox Legends & Friends Pro-Am at TPC Boston

The team led by Baseball Hall of Famer Carlton Fisk and PGA TOUR player William McGirt captured winning honors in Tuesday’s eighth-annual Red Sox Legends & Friends Pro-Am at TPC Boston.   read more »

12th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT AT THE COUNTRY CLUB RAISES MONEY FOR BROOKLINE YOUTH FUND

The Country Club in Brookline hosted the 12th annual Brookline Youth Fund Golf Tournament on Thursday, August 4, and the event raised more than $40,000 for the Brookline Youth Fund.   read more »

MIURA GOLF - NEW MG HYBRID

British Columbia-Japanese golf-club manufacturer Miura Golf-which has been making the world's highest-quality forged irons for 44 years-is officially introducing its MG Hybrids, the company announced today.   read more »

Announcement of the 2011 "Healthy Packs” Initiative

Program returns for third year to deliver 2,000 bags filled with healthy food options to children in need in GreaterBoston area   read more »

Dustin Cone Wins 2011 Providence Open

Providence, RI - Dustin Cone won his third career Providence Open at Triggs Memorial today with a blistering 12 under par total to outlast the 2010 MA Open Champion, Jimmy Hazen.  Dustin takes home a check of $4000 which will go nicely toward the hefty entry fee for 2012 PGA Tour Q-School. &nbs   read more »

John P. Burke Award will be presented to Tom Ryan

The Burke Fund is pleased to announce that on May 29, 2012 the John P. Burke Award will be presented to Tom Ryan...   read more »

Danielle Kang Wins Second Consecutive U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship

Defending champion Danielle Kang, 18, of Westlake Village, Calif., won her second consecutive U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship, defeating Moriya Jutanugarn, 17, of Thailand, 6 and 5, in the 36-hole final Sunday at the 6,399-yard, par-71 Rhode Island Country Club.   read more »

Deutsche Bank Championship "Road to the Championship" Viewing Party

The Deutsche Bank Championship in cooperation with EMC invites the public to its final 2011 “Road to the Championship” viewing party during the final round of the PGA Championship on Sunday, Aug. 14...   read more »

Keegan Bradley - Cleveland/Srixon

DRIVER: Cleveland Launcher UltraLite TL 310 (10.5°) with a Miyazaki Kusala 61 shaft   FAIRWAY WOOD: Cleveland Launcher FL (14°) with a Miyazaki Kusala 83 shaft   HYBRIDS: Cleveland Launcher DST (18°) with a Project X XHB6 shaft; Mashie TM3 (20.5°) with a Miyazaki C Kua 105   read more »

Lydia Ko and Jihee Kim Win Medalist Honors at 2011 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship

Lydia Ko, 14, of New Zealand, and Jihee Kim, 17, of Korea, shared stroke-play honors at  7-under-par 136  in the 2011 U.S. Women’s Amateur at the 6,399-yard, par-71 Rhode Island Country Club.   read more »

NEPGA Profile: Mark Copithorne

Mark Copithorne readily admits that New England Country Club in Bellingham is not the easiest course for golfers to find in the Blackstone Valley region of Massachusetts. However, once he arrived there in 1999 as assistant professional then becoming the h   read more »

Kim’s 66 Leads After First Round at 2011 U.S. Women’s Amateur

Jihee Kim,  who made a 14-hour flight from her home in Korea to play in the U.S. Women’s Amateur, shot a 5-under-par 66 to take a two-stroke lead following Monday’s first round of stroke play at the 6,399-yard, par-71 Rhode Island Country Club.   read more »

2011 U.S. Women's Amateur Championship

The 2011 U.S. Women's Amateur Championship is being held at the Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington, RI.   read more »

Hit the Links with Playboy Golf in Boston

What man hasn’t dreamt of being surrounded by Playboy Playmates, and living the life of Hugh Hefner at the Playboy Mansion?   read more »

ezLocator Helps Golfers Play a New Course Every Day

Most of us have walked off a green at some point and asked, “What crazy person put the pin there?” For the most part, golfers take for granted where the pins are placed on the greens, and only pay attention when the hole cutter obviously made a mistake and put it   read more »

Shortgame Showcase: Herbie's One Putt Wedge

There is one wish that every golfer regardless of skill level asks for: less putts...   read more »

The 2011 Traveler's Championship

It was a good week for Annika Sorenstam and other golf fans in Sweden, because Fredrik Jacobsen held on to win the trophy at the Traveler’s Championship in Cromwell Connecticut.   read more »

Kuchar and Johnson win 2011 CVS Caremark Charity

The 2011 CVS Caremark Charity Classic was held at the Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington with perfect weather allowing some of the world’s best golfers to set new scoring records at the annual event.   read more »

A Membership Drive in July? “Keepin Seggie Strong”

It is the beginning of July and New England golfers are basically half way through their 2011 season.  As with many private clubs, Segregansett Country Club in Taunton, MA has been brainstorming to develop a strategy that provides more members on/off the course while gi   read more »

Golf Academy: Heron Creek

Joe Salvaggio helps his students help themselves. Following the pure method of World Golf Hall of Fame inductee Ernest Jones, Salvaggio is one of only six qualified instructors in the world who teaches players a self-correcting swing motion.   read more »

The EWGA Championship

The EWGA Championship provides competitive tournament golf for EWGA members of all skill levels and is the largest women's amateur golf tournament of its kind...   read more »

Par 27 Dreaming - Favorite Par 3's in New England

Vote For Your Favorite Par 4’s in New England and be entered to WIN FREE GOLF! Go to myNEGM.com and Click Rate & Review   read more »

Medical Missions For Children (MMFC) & Marshfield CC to Host Charity Event

Medical Missions for Children (MMFC) is a Woburn, Massachusetts based non-profitorganization that dispatches teams of surgeons, anesthesiologists, dentists and nurses to the most remote and underprivileged communities in the developing world.   read more »

Prescott Point: Real Estate

Centrally located on Aquidneck Island, Prescott Point offers many of the appealing qualities that give this region such acclaim. With water, bridge or sunset views, bay breezes, and nature trails that span 58 acres of open space, Prescott Point is for individuals who love the intrinsic bea   read more »

Granite Links Flies the Flag(s) of Support

In a show of support for the home town hockey team, the grounds crew at Granite Links is changing out its usual pin flags on the course’s 27 championship holes today to instead proudly fly the black and gold spoked B of the Boston Bruins.   read more »

CVS Caremark Charity Classic announces final pro golfers for 2011 Field

Top LPGA and PGA Pros Join Elite Field That Boasts Game's Top StarsBARRINGTON, RHODE ISLAND (June 2, 2011) - CVS Caremark Charity Classic officials today announced the final professional golfers who will round out the 20-player roster for the June 19-21 CVS Caremark Charity Classic.Coming off he   read more »

aboutGolf Announces New, Exclusive Distributor in China

aboutGolf, the world leader in indoor golf simulator technology and producer of the PGA TOUR Simulator, announced the signing of an agreement with Direct Link Golf to exclusively handle distribution of aboutGolf products in China.   read more »

Inside the Ropes - May 2011

Inside the Ropes - May 2011   read more »

Congratulations to World No. 1 and aboutGolf Simulator Customer Luke Donald

  aboutGolf congratulates Luke Donald on his win at the BMW PGA Championship and his title as the world’s top-ranked golfer according to The Official World Golf Rankings. Donald replaces fellow Englishman Lee Westwood as number one in the world ranking   read more »

Mark Stevens of New Hampshire Wins First Professional Event at the Cape Cod Open 2011

Mark Stevens a  New Hampshire pro golfer who is just 24 years of age and was born in Hyannis while his dad was a pilot for Cape Air, made his trip a memorable one at the 20th Cape Cod Open held at Old Barnstable Fairgrounds and Hyannis.   read more »

GOLF 9/12 “CHAMPIONS FOR FREEDOM” ENJOYING BANNER SEASONS ON PROFESSIONAL TOURS

CHARLOTTE, NC (May 18, 2011) — When Lucas Glover prevailed over his former Clemson teammate Jonathan Byrd on the first playoff hole at Quail Hollow to win the Wells Fargo Championship in early May, it continued a good tour year for many of the “Champions for Freedom” who have   read more »

WinStar Academy Selects aboutGolf PGA TOUR Simulator Based on Technology and Customization

aboutGolf, world leader in indoor golf simulator technology, has recently installed two PGA TOUR Simulators at the prestigious WinStar Golf Academy (Winstar) in Thackerville, Okla.   read more »

Ian Poulter, Rickie Fowler, David Toms, Ricky Barnes, Corey Pavin and Trevor Immelman commit to the 2011 Travelers Championship

The Travelers Championship announced six additional player commitments to the 2011 player field including Ian Poulter, Rickie Fowler, David Toms, Ricky Barnes, Corey Pavin and Trevor Immelman. The announcement came during media day festivities at TPC River Highlands, which included a press conf   read more »

LPGA and Antigua Extend License Agreement through 2013

The Antigua Group, Inc. – one of the nation’s leading designers and marketers of lifestyle apparel under the distinguished Antigua and Slazenger brands – and the LPGA Tour have agreed to extend their license agreement for an additional three years through 2013.   read more »

Arnold Palmer to be Ouimet Centennial Honorary Chair

The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund is proud to announce that Arnold Palmer will serve as the Honorary Chair...   read more »

Mika Brzezenski and Joe Scarborough headline Women's Day at the 2011 Travelers Championship

Hartford, Conn., May 16, 2011 - The Travelers Championship will host its third annual Women's Day presented by Travelers on Thursday, June 23, at TPC River Highlands. Mika Brzezinski will be the keynote speaker during the event and will be joined by her MSNBC "Morning Joe" co-host, Joe Scarborough,   read more »

The Winner of the 2011 Players Championship uses Miura Golf CB-501 Forged Cavity - Back Irons

The winner of the 2011 PLAYERS Championship used CB-501 forged cavity-back irons made by Japanese golf-club manufacturer Miura Golf, which has been making the world’s highest-quality forged irons for 45 years, the company announced today.   read more »

Miura Golf's first dealership in Russia makes its debut

Japanese golf-club manufacturer Miura Golf—which has been making the world’s highest-quality forged irons for 44 years—now has its first Miura dealership in Russia, the company announced today.   read more »

Fore Fathers 2011

Father's day is approaching, and now is a better time than any other to get them a golf gift that will make a lasting impression.  From golf balls to clubs to lessons, there is a perfect gift out there that will make that father smile with a huge grin.   read more »

Q & A with Dan Pizzuti

Meadow Brook is the newest and longest public golf course in Rhode Island. Located 30 minutes from Providence, the casinos and beaches, and is set amongst the beauty of 225 acres of stunning landscape, this Par 72 course will challenge the serious golfer with over 7400 yards   read more »

MA Professional Wins on Minor League Golf Tour with a 66

ATLANTIS, Fla. – Burgess Houston of Wellesley, Mass., scored his first victory as a professional golfer when he won on the Fuzion-Minor League Golf Tour Thursday at Atlantis Country Club. Houston fired a six under par 66 with seven birdies and a bogey, making birdies on the last two holes to w   read more »

NEGM's Top 25 Instructors for 2011

New England Golf Monthly's Top 25 in New England Golf Awards have been tallied and voted on by the golfer, the media and the industry.  The final results were determined by the survey on our website, the NEGM staff and the numerous national lists that are published yearly.  To submit y   read more »

NEGM's Top 25 Practice Facilities for 2011

New England Golf Monthly's Top 25 in New England Golf Awards have been tallied and voted on by the golfer, the media and the industry.  The final results were determined by the survey on our website, the NEGM staff and the numerous national lists that are published yearly.  To submit yo   read more »

NEGM's Top 25 Resorts for 2011

New England Golf Monthly's Top 25 in New England Golf Awards have been tallied and voted on by the golfer, the media and the industry.  The final results were determined by the survey on our website, the NEGM staff and the numerous national lists that are published yearly.  To submit you   read more »

NEGM's Top 25 Private Courses for 2011

New England Golf Monthly's Top 25 in New England Golf Awards have been tallied and voted on by the golfer, the media and the industry.  The final results were determined by the survey on our website, the NEGM staff and the numerous national lists that are published yearly.  To submit your   read more »

NEGM's Top 25 Public Courses for 2011

New England Golf Monthly's Top 25 in New England Golf Awards have been tallied and voted on by the golfer, the media and the industry.  The final results were determined by the survey on our website, the NEGM staff and the numerous national lists that are published yearly.  To submit your   read more »

NEPGA Golf Pass Only $35 - Donation to the NEPGA Scholarship Fund

The New England PGA Golf Pass is your personal membership to play some of the finest courses in New England.   read more »

Golf Impact Trainer - The Tour Striker

Just hitting balls with the Original Tour Striker or Tour Striker Pro training clubs and your impact position will become closer to Tour quality. The Tour Striker is guaranteed to increase your lag and improve your ball striking.   read more »

New Golf Equipment from Edwin Watts Golf

Amateur golf players and touring pros worldwide rely on our customer service and inventory of golf clubs and golf balls to give them power and accuracy off the tees and fairways and feel around the greens.   read more »

PGA Lesson - The Broken Tee

PGA lessons are available at The Broken Tee year round.   read more »

Golf Ball Cleaner - BizMark Golf

The BizMark is a compact, sleek, functional device that fits comfortably in your pant’s pocket to be used anytime and anyplace on the course to clean a golf ball faster and more conveniently than conventional means...   read more »

Follow the Ball - Tifosi (Official Eyewear of NEGM)

Tifosi is the Italian word referring to a super-fan, an enthusiast, and that is exactly who we are and who we make our eyewear for...   read more »

Enter to Win the Taylor Made Experience: James Driscoll

Grand prize day is October 17th and includes a day with James Driscoll including breakfast...   read more »

Your Own Putting Green - Xgrass

XGrass offers synthetic grass that will revolutionize your landscaping. Designed to look just like healthy, well-trimmed natural grass, our artificial turf requires very little upkeep to stay looking beautiful.   read more »

Orange Whip Trainer

The Orange Whip is the ultimate golf swing trainer and fitness tool for today's golfer and athlete. It is versatile, dynamic and the most effective swing aid on the market. Consistent use of the Orange Whip will improve your golf swing and provide an essential core-muscle workout.   read more »

$99 Swing Evaluation - GolfTec

If you want to play better golf, you have come to the right place. For more than 15 years, GolfTEC has been helping golfers of all skill levels play better and enjoy the game more. Whether you are a complete beginner or an accomplished golfer, GolfTEC’s comprehensive approach to impr   read more »

Golf School Vacations - Improvement Guaranteed

What makes a classic New England resort? Surround our 200 acre resort with mountains and lakes, provide a variety of traditional Inn and luxury townhouse accommodations, offer every possible amenity and activity along wi   read more »

Start To Finish Golf at Poland Springs

Simplify the golf game with clear and concise teaching techniques.  Focus on setting your self up for success with proper preparation for each and every shot.  You have total control over how you START or setup for each shot. Ever player has a swing that is best for their body type.   read more »

Top 50 LPGA Teacher - Jane Frost

The 2011 season promises to be another exciting year full of new ideas, training aides and services. First and foremost is the new Online Lesson and Golf School Booking system called Uschedule.   read more »

TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP HOSTS INAUGURAL WALMART CLASSIC FOR THE FIRST TEE OF CONNECTICUT

The Travelers Championship announced today a new kick-off tournament-the inaugural Walmart Classic for The First Tee of Connecticut (TFTCT)-which will be held Sunday, June 5, 2011 at TPC River Highlands.   read more »

Pin High Pro Swing Training Aid used by Jayson Swain

Former wide receiver for the Chicago Bears, Jayson Swain is no stranger to football. Golf on the other hand, is a foreign territory for the retired player...   read more »

Introduction of PRAXIS PI Driver Series

The PRAXIS PI Driver's body is made from forged, space-aged GR4 Titanium, which is then stamped thin under extreme pressure and formed into the driver's crown, walls and sole pieces   read more »

United States Golf Teachers Federation

Founded in 1989, the United States Golf Teachers Federation began making history by training and certifying golf teaching professionals for the golfing public...   read more »

MA Pro Scott Hawley Wins Second Straight on MLGT

  LAKE WORTH, Fla. – Scott Hawley of Shrewsbury, Mass., won his second straight Fuzion-Minor League Golf Tour event Tuesday, scoring 66-62—128 on the South course at Fountains Country Club.   read more »

Antigua Outerwear - Excellent for Various Conditions

To demonstrate, the Antigua layering line-up start as base layers that can be combined with wind resistant or water resistant wind shirts andjackets as well as worn with fuller weight outerwear pieces to function against more inclement weather. Antigua has an excellent base layer long   read more »

Swing Rite: Most Effective Trainer on the Current Market

SwingRite is the #1 recommended golf training aid in the world by the World Golf Teacher's Federation and the International PGA...   read more »

Make More Putts, Guaranteed: Circle of Trust

Your putting stroke consists of two different motions, back and forth.  Your back stroke and transition to downward stroke are crucial.   read more »

Get Through the Ball: Pin High Pro

Pin High Pro is a patent pending golf swing training aid that beeps at the exact the time your weight shifts to your left foot. Using Pin High Pro to practice this essential shift will reinforce critical rhythm and timing and help eliminate several distracting swing thoughts.   read more »

Optimal Club: Golf GPS

Golfers have a wide variety of golf GPS apps to choose from for their smart phone.  Many feature scorecard scoring or provide basic aerial maps.  OptimalClub Golf GPS iPhone app is uniquely different and here’s why.   read more »

Joe & Leigh's Golf Performance Center

We are very excited to announce the pending launch of our new facility.   read more »

Real Feel Golf Mats

You’ve probably seen a lot of the garbage (literally) that the big retail golf stores are trying to pass off as golf mats. Some of these companies actually use the scrap from football fields or discontinued artificial turf products – chop them down into small mats – put them in glo   read more »

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Announces Partnership w/ Pro Golfer Jim Furyk

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® (www.CMNHospitals.org), a charity that raises funds for 170  children’s hospitals across North America, announced today a new partnership with 2010 PGA Tour Player of the Year and 2010 FedEx Cup champion Jim Furyk. Furyk has named Child   read more »

Enter to Win a Free Musty Putter

At Musty Putters, it's not just about making beautiful putters - we strive to build the best performing putter on the market. We have a patented inertia-based weighting system that provides a raised center of gravity to transfer energy to the equator of the ball, providing more power to roll th   read more »

Rhode Island CC to host 111th U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship

The U.S. Women’s Amateur, conducted by the United States Golf Association, is the national championship for female amateur golfers. First played in 1895, it is one of the USGA’s original three championships, along with the U.S. Amateur and U.S. Open. Rhode Island Country Club has hosted   read more »

A Whole New Approach to Putting

Frustrating and infuriating for millions of golfers, putting is the single facet of golf at which the vast majority of golfers are physically capable of being as good as a touring pro.  So what's stopping them?   read more »

Convert Your Putter into a Belly Putter

With the Belly Putt, you can easily and quickly convert your own putter into a belly putter.   read more »

Sun N Air Golf Center

North Shore's Premier Golf Learning and Practice Facility   read more »

Golf Ball Control Aide - Golfers Footprint

The ultimate standard for teaching the fundamentals of ball control...   read more »

Stratton Golf School - Junior Learning Program

Stratton's 27 Hole Championship Golf course is just 4 hours from NYC...   read more »

Connecticut Pro Golfer Wins MLGT Event on the 3rd Playoff Hole

LAKE WORTH, Fla. – Jim Fitzpatrick of Stratford, Conn., birdied the third playoff hole Thursday to outlast Greg Forest of Stuart and win for the seventh time on the Fuzion-Minor League Golf Tour.   read more »

AimPoint Green Reading Clinics

The AimPoint Green Reading Method is the most effective way to read greens ever developed and will teach you exactly why and how a putt breaks.  Never guess at direction or amount of break again.   read more »

PolaraGolf.com

Polara Golf® innovation creates demonstrably superior products limited only by the laws of physics. Improving your game and making golf fun again is the Polara® way.   read more »

SUNICE(R) Latest To Sign On As Sponsor Of Gateway Pro Tour

The Gateway Pro Tour announced today that Sunice, a golf outerwear company based in Montreal, Quebec, is the latest to sign on as a sponsor of the 2011 Gateway Pro Tour.   read more »

Axis1Golf.com

Axis1 offers the first 100% perfectly balanced putters in the game.   read more »

Perfect Golf Labs.com

Muscle Memory Golf Training Equipment. Perfect Golf Labs has developed muscle memory golf training equipment based on scientifically perfect golf motions. The machines are extremely  adjustable to fit each individual golfer's stature, club choice and stroke type preference. The machin   read more »

aboutGolf Releases TPC Louisiana Exclusively on aboutGolf Simulator

aboutGolf- the world leader in indoor golf simulator technology- announces the release of TPC Louisiana, now exclusively available for the company's PGA TOUR Simulator as part of its partnership with the PGA TOUR.   read more »

Polara Golf Balls

Polara Golf has finally introduced what recreational golfers all over the world have been looking for - a quick fix for their games!  While other golf ball manufacturers "claim" to improve accuracy or reduce your hook or slice, the unique dimple design of the Polara Self-Correcting Technology g   read more »

Vermont Pro Golfer Wins on the MLGT, MA Pro finished T2 and CT Pro Finishes 3rd

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Dustin Cone of Bennington, Vt., fired a three under par 69 on Monday at the Santa Lucia River Club for his fourth win on the Minor League Golf Tour, his first in almost a year. Cone made six birdies, a bogey and a double bogey, earning $950 from the $5,919 purse. His las   read more »

Miura Forging Process

"Follow a Miura iron from forge to factory -- from a billet of carefully selected, prime steel to a finished piece of industrial art, the highest expression of what a forged golf club should be.   read more »

Connecticut Pro Golfer Goes Bogey Free to Win on the MLGT

Jim Fitzpatrick of Stratford, Conn., didn’t make a bogey enroute to a five under par 67 and a Minor League Golf Tour victory Wednesday on the Links at Madison Green.   read more »

Massachusetts Pro Golfers Finish 1st and Second on the MLGT

WELLINGTON, Fla. – Scott Hawley of Shrewsbury, Mass., eagled the par-5 sixth hole during the second round Tuesday and it may have been the difference as he won on the Fuzion-Minor League Golf Tour at Binks Forest Golf Club.   read more »

SUNICE® STAFF PLAYER MARK WILSON WINS WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPEN IN MONDAY PLAYOFF

Sunice® staff player Mark Wilson drained a nine-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole to defeat Jason Dufner and capture the PGA TOUR's frost-delayed Waste Management Phoenix Open Monday for his second win in three starts this year and fourth career PGA TOUR title.   read more »

Antigua Named Apparel Supplier for Inaugural RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup

The Antigua Group, Inc.—celebrating its 32nd year in business as one of the nation’s leading designers and marketers of genuine golf and sports apparel under its Antigua brand—has been named supplier of staff and volunteer uniforms for the inaugural RR Donnelley LPGA Foun   read more »

MIURA GOLF NAMES CHARLIE GERBER VICE PRESIDENT—U.S. DISTRIBUTION

Japanese golf-club manufacturer Miura Golf—which has been making the world’s highest-quality forged irons for 45 years—has named Charlie Gerber Vice President—U.S. Distribution, the company announced today.   read more »

2011 U.S. SOLHEIM CUP TEAM CAPTAIN ROSIE JONES TO SIGN AUTOGRAPHS AT SUNICE® PGA MERCHANDISE SHOW BOOTH

Sunice®-which showcases golfwear that embodies the perfect fusion of science and fashion-forward style-announced today that 2011 U.S. Solheim Cup Team captain Rosie Jones will make an appearance at the company's booth at the upcoming PGA Merchandise Show, January 27-29, at the Orange County Conv   read more »

aboutGolf Presents Golf Instruction Demonstrations in PGA TOUR Simulator at PGA Merchandise Show

aboutGolf, the world leader in indoor golf simulator technology, and custom club-maker Henry-Griffitts, announced today that they will host several golf instruction demonstrations at the upcoming PGA Merchandise Show, January 27-29, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.   read more »

Antigua Named Travelers Championship’s Staff and Volunteer Apparel Supplier For 16th Consecutive Year

The Antigua Group, Inc announced today that it has been named supplier of staff and volunteer uniforms for the Travelers Championship for the 16th consecutive year.   read more »

AXIS1 GOLF TO INTRODUCE THE UMBRA AT 2011 PGA MERCHANDISE SHOW

West Roxbury, MA. – Axis1 Golf, maker of the world’s first perfectly balanced completely torque free putters and announced today the March 25th retail availability of the Axis1 Umbra. Axis1 Umbra will be debuted for the first time this week at the PGA Show in Orlando.   read more »

Inside Edge Golf Brings Golf Indoors in Eden Prairie, Minnesota With aboutGolf Simulators

Snow, wind and cold will no longer prevent Eden Prairie, Minnesota residents from enjoying a beloved round of golf with the opening of Inside Edge Golf, a year-round, indoor golf entertainment and training facility.   read more »

SUNICE® RE-SIGNS PGA TOUR STANDOUT J.B. HOLMES TO 2011 ENDORSEMENT CONTRACT

Sunice®, Canada's No. 1 outerwear brand, has re-signed PGA TOUR star J.B. Holmes to an endorsement contract for 2011, the company announced today.   read more »

U.S. SOLHEIM CUP TEAM CAPTAIN ROSIE JONES TO SIGN AUTOGRAPHS AT SUNICE(R) PGA MERCHANDISE SHOW BOOTH

Sunice®-which showcases golfwear that embodies the perfect fusion of science and fashion-forward style-announced today that 2011 U.S. Solheim Cup Team captain Rosie Jones will make an appearance at the company's booth at the upcoming PGA Merchandise Show, January 27-29, at the Orange County   read more »

MA Native, Scott Hawley Shoots 64 for Second Straight Win

Massachusetts pro golfer wins and Vermont professional golfer finishes third....not to shabby? JUPITER, Fla. – Scott Hawley of Shrewsbury, Mass., won his second straight Fuzion-Minor League Golf Tour tournament Tuesday, beating Sunny Kim of Palm Beach Gardens in the second hole of a playoff af   read more »

Adams Golf Acquires Key Assets of Yes! Golf

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 19, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adams Golf (Nasdaq:ADGF) announced today that, with a bid of $1.5 million and a total purchase cost of $1.65 million (inclusive of administration costs) it was the winner at the January 18, 2011 U.S. Bankruptcy   read more »

FAIRWAY & GREENE TO FEATURE ARTWORK OF LEGENDARY GOLF ARTIST LEE WYBRANSKI ON FALL 2011 CATALOG COVER

Fairway & Greene announced today the cover of its Fall 2011 catalog will feature a painting by renowned golf artist Lee Wybranski.   read more »

IT'S TIME TO DO SOMETHING FOR THE GAME OF GOLF

Factoring in the population increase, golf in the US has lost over 25% participation since 1990 and during that period over 3800 new courses were built. Kind of cuts to the chase doesn't it, things aren't going so well.   read more »

Mark Wilson Wins Sony Open in Hawaii

Sunice Tour Pro Mark Wilson had six minutes between the end of his third round and the start of his fourth round Sunday during the marathon 36-hole finale of the Sony Open in Hawaii. At that point he was 18 holes away from his third PGA TOUR win   read more »

Antigua Signs NFL License Agreement

The Antigua Group, Inc.—one of the nation’s leading designers and marketers of apparel under the distinguished Antigua brand -- announced today that they have signed a multi-year license agreement with the National Football League.   read more »

Sunice® Outerwear Named Licensed Product Partner for the 2011/2012 PGA Championship and 2012 Ryder Cup

The PGA of America has announced today that Sunice has been chosen as an official Licensed Product Partner for the 2011 and 2012 PGA Championship as well as the 2012 Ryder Cup.   read more »

Scratch Junior Golf Upgrades to aboutGolf Simulators

MAUMEE, OH - Scratch Junior Golf (Scratch), an indoor junior golf training facility in San Diego, has selected aboutGolf as its new golf simulator technology partner.   read more »

Sonny Skinner beats Massachusetts native in PGA Tournament Series

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – Sonny Skinner of Sylvester, Ga., made a two-putt par on the first playoff hole Tuesday to win the opening event of the 34th annual PGA Tournament Series. It was Skinner’s third Tournament Series victory, all coming on opening day, the last two years on the Wanamake   read more »

Massachusetts Native Scott Hawley Makes Five Birdies in a Row to Win on the MLGT

ROYAL PALM BEACH, Fla. – Scott Hawley of Shrewsbury, Mass., birdied five of his last eight holes Thursday at The Links at Madison Green and pulled away for a five under par 67 to win by two strokes on the Fuzion Minor League Golf Tour.   read more »

Adamonis Loses in Semi Finals and Lebrun Prevails on the Fuzion Minor League Golf Tour

LAKE WORTH, Fla. – Steve LeBrun of West Palm Beach made eight birdies on his last 11 holes Thursday (Nov. 11) enroute to a 4 and 3 victory over Jacob Korb of Newtown, Pa., in the finals of the Fuzion-Minor League Golf Tour’s fourth annual match play championship.   read more »

Vermont's Jesse Larson Fires 64 to Win on the Minor League Tour

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Jesse Larson of Mendon, Vt., claimed his first victory on the Fuzion-Minor League Golf Tour when he scored a seven under par 64 Wednesday on the Eagle course at President Country Club.   read more »

David Schuster of Turner Hill, MA Wins on the Minor League Tour

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – David Schuster of Turner Hill, Mass., made five consecutive birdies on the front nine Thursday and held on for a Minor League Golf Tour victory at Hillcrest Country Club.   read more »

Adams and Fitzpatrick Win In Style

PLANTATION, Fla. – Adam Adams of Coconut Creek holed a bunker shot for an eagle and Jim Fitzpatrick of Stratford, Conn., sank a 29-foot birdie putt from the fringe for a pair of sudden victories Wednesday in Fuzion Minor League Golf Tour action at Jacaranda Golf Club.   read more »

RI's David McAndrew Wins on the Fuzion Minor League Golf Tour Again

JUPITER, Fla. – David McAndrew of Barrington, R.I., out-dueled James Donahoe of Marrieta, Calif., on Monday by 67 to 68 at Abacoa Golf Club to score his second Fuzion/Minor League Golf Tour victory in two weeks.   read more »

The Rope It - Golf on a Bungee Rope

The Rope It offers the most realistic full swing shot you can achieve in your own backyard.  Hitting nets are expensive and annoying, while practice balls don’t feel real. You could even argue that The Rope It offers a better experience than a hitting net because of th   read more »

Virtual Golf in New England: The New Winter Hang Out?

Golf is one of New England’s most popular past times with its rich history and magnificent courses. However, unlike other areas in the country, New Englander’s have to battle the elements along with the rationing of time and expendable income to enjoy the sport they can’t get enoug   read more »

David McAndrew Wins Minor League Golf Tour @ PGA National

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – David McAndrew of Barrington, R.I., birdied his first four holes and rolled to his first professional victory Monday by winning a Fuzion/Minor League Golf Tour event on the Haig course at PGA National.   read more »

Who Will Win the FedEx Cup in 2010?

The New England Golf Monthly staff has made its picks for who will win the FedEx Cup in 2010.  Submit yours below with a simple comment.  Let's have some fun with this.  If you are not a myNEGM Member click here to sign up.     read more »

Massachusetts’ Shining Rock Golf Club Achieves High Rating from GOLF Magazine

Northbridge, MA  (August  10, 2010)—If you’re judged by the company you keep, then Shining Rock Golf Club, which only opened for play this past April, has achieved elite status as one of the very best public access golf courses in Massachusetts.  GOLF Magazine in its 2010   read more »

Win Autographed Gear From Paula Creamer

TaylorMade Golf has a great sweepstakes going featuring autographed gear by Paula Creamer.  Click the banner below and enter to win a:   read more »

TaylorMade Tour Staff Talk St. Andrews

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Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy Launches Spanish Website

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy (Hank Haney IJGA) has officially launched a Spanish version of the website (http://espanol.ijga.com). For the past 4 months, Hank Haney IJGA has worked closely with MotionPoint to create   read more »

The First Tee Concludes Training Program at Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – With over 400,000 junior golfers and 700 program locations worldwide, The First Tee selected 29 students to spend a week at Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy (Hank Haney IJGA), located on Hilton Head Island, SC. The First Tee Training Camp at Hank Haney   read more »

Tour Striker - Hit It Like A Pro

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“TOM WATSON: LESSONS OF A LIFETIME” TWO-DVD SET REACHES A MILESTONE

World Golf Hall of Famer Tom Watson’s comprehensive two-DVD set, “Tom Watson: Lessons Of A Lifetime,” has reached 10,000 units sold in the first 6 weeks of its release, it was announced today by the eight-time major championship winner and Tom Watson Productions.     read more »

RIGCSA Presents 2010 Distinguished Service Award

The Rhode Island Golf Course Superintendents Association (RIGCSA) presented their 2010 Distinguished Service Award to Paul Barratt, CGCS at a recent meeting. The Distinguished Service Award is awarded to a member of the RIGCSA to show recognition for contributions made to the RIGCSA and th   read more »

International Junior Golf Tour Announces Adoption of BlueGolf Services

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — The International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT) is pleased to announce the adoption of BlueGolf services. With a client list that includes the PGA of America, the PGA TOUR, more than 70 junior golf programs and many of the most prestigious and respected golf entities in   read more »

GIMMIE - Golf Products You Have To Pick Up - July 2010

New England Golf Monthly's golf products that are so good, they are a Gimmie !  Check them out and let us know your thoughts.....   read more »

Club Love - PowerBilt Golf and Razor Golf

PowerBilt Puts Nitrogen Gas Into Your Game for More Distance and Improved Accuracy – Beat That! PowerBilt is the only golf equipment manufacturer that supports the face of their golf clubs with Nitrogen gas.  The company cleverly deemed their irons and woods by the name Air Force One   read more »

Meadow Brook - Rhode Island's Newest and Longest Golf Course

Meadow Brook, owned and operated by the Hendrick family, is not only the newest course in Rhode Island but most definitely it’s the longest measuring at a whopping 7,468 yards from the championship tees.  The high-end daily fee gem opened for public play on Monday, April 26, 2010 and has   read more »

Jef Klauk's - Hockey Drill

Jeff Klauk isn't necessarily a Blackhawks fan. But he has learned a thing or two about the benefits of wristing a shot in practice. Here, Jeff's teacher, Cody Barden of White Columns Club in Atlanta, reveals how this drill helps Jeff become more aware of what the face of his club is doing.   read more »

Grand Cypress Resort to Host 2010 Bridgestone Golf Tournament of Champions presented by BMW

Hilton Head Island, SC—The stage is finally set as the International Junior Golf Tour wrapped up its 2009-2010 regular season with its final two events on May 16th.   read more »

LPGA Licensee Antigua Signs Corporate Partnership with Duramed FUTURES Tour

The LPGA’s Developmental Tour, the Duramed FUTURES Tour, announced today that it has signed a corporate partnership with Antigua, one of the nation's leading designers and marketers of genuine golf and sports apparel. Under the terms of the partnership, Antigua will be designated a “Pref   read more »

New England Golf Monthly's Top 25 for 2010

New England Golf Monthly's Top 25 in New England Golf Awards have been tallied and voted on by the golfer, the media and the industry.  The final results were determined by the survey on our website, the NEGM staff and the numerous national lists that are published yearly.  To submit your   read more »

Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy Announces New College Prep Program

Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy (Hank Haney IJGA) is proud to announce the launch of a brand new college counseling service. Hank Haney IJGA College Prep Program is designed to help junior golfers get noticed by collegiate golf coaches to ultimately attend the college of their dreams.&n   read more »

Dynamic Clubfitting Leader Henry-Griffitts Introduces New, Sleeker, More Efficient Fitting System

Henry-Griffitts (HG), the seminal force in dynamic clubfitting for 27 years and the originator of the clubfitting cart, announces the release of a new HG Fitting System. It is sleeker and designed to be more user friendly, putting all the necessary tools right at the fingertips of Henry-Griffitts Ce   read more »

Segregansett Country Club A Players Club For over 100 years

  Today there are only 28 of the original 42 founding clubs that formed the Massachusetts Golf Association in 1903 still in operation. The short list consists of some of the finest and most historic golf clubs in the country today. The first week of April each year we celebrate the Masters   read more »

HANK HANEY INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY AND THE INTERNATIONAL GOLF TOUR ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH BRIDGESTONE GOLF

The Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy (Hank Haney IJGA) and the International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT) are proud to announce a partnership with Bridgestone Golf. Bridgestone Golf will become the title sponsor of the 2010 IJGT Tournament of Champions, held at Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando   read more »

MIURA GOLF INTRODUCES CB-501 FORGED CAVITY-BACK IRONS

Japanese golf-club manufacturer Miura Golf-which has been making the world's highest-quality forged irons for 44 years-is officially introducing its CB-501 forged cavity-back irons, the company announced today.   read more »

SUNICE SIGNS THREE-YEAR DEAL TO BECOME AN OFFICIAL OUTERWEAR LICENSEE OF PGA TOUR

Sunice®—which showcases golfwear that embodies the perfect fusion of science and fashion-forward style—has signed a new three-year licensing agreement with the PGA TOUR that has Sunice serving as an official Outerwear licensee of the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour.   read more »

Early Commitments to the 2010 Travelers Championship

HARTFORD, Conn., March 2, 2010 – Travelers Championship officials today announced six powerful early commitments to this year’s tournament. Previous winners of the Travelers Championship, Kenny Perry, Stewart Cink and Hunter Mahan, as well as Rickie Fowler, Anthony Kim and Stua   read more »

MIURA GOLF NAMES LES MILLER U.S. SALES CONSULTANT

VANCOUVER, British Columbia—Japanese golf-club manufacturer Miura Golf—which has been making the world’s highest-quality forged irons for 44 years—has named industry veteran Les Miller U.S. Sales Consultant, the company announced today. Miller—a native of Antioch, Illin   read more »

The Indoor Golf Model Is Dead Solid In New England

Everywhere you look in today’s technologically advanced world of golf new innovations are surfacing, as are the owners and golfers who are adapting to the indoor golf model in New England. Not only does the business model work, it provides golfers of all skill levels the ability to,   read more »

Golf Club Testing Coming to the National Golf Expo

At this years National Golf Expo in Boston (March 5-7, Seaport World Trade Center) attendees of the show will have the opportunity to participate in New England's first ever consumer golf club testing.  In partnership with New England Golf Monthly, Rankmark will feature 5 to 7 booths for show a   read more »

School Is Out, Rob Oppenheim Is In!

Rob Oppenheim has moved up the ladder of professional golf in hopes of one day playing on the PGA Tour. On Monday, December 7, 2010 Rob took a huge step toward that goal by finishing tied for 64th place (-3) in the Final Stage of PGA Tour Q-School. After the fourth round in which he shot a five unde   read more »

Pro Play GPS

I have always wanted to video every shot I hit on the golf course to analyze my pre shot routine, alignment and swing mechanics. One afternoon I was chatting on the phone with a friend of mine, Tom Conway, an Indiana golf professional/sales rep, and the subject of on course video analysis came up. H   read more »

Featured Cape Cod Destination

Bay Pointe Country Club is a gem of a course positioned ever so nicely between the Cape Cod Canal and Onset Beach. The 18 hole layout features views of Buzzards Bay Harbor providing enjoyment for all skill levels and not one but two clubhouses both equipped to hold 100 plus guests for your next   read more »

Congratulations to Tim Petrovic

Since 1991 Tim Petrovic has been a top performer on the PGA Tour. he is at 104 on the PGA all time money leaders with over 9 million in earnings. In 2009 Tim has continued that success. with 22 events played he is at 84th on the PGA tour money list at $910,555 dollars. For the last 4 weeks he has   read more »

Mike Carbone Wins the 2009 RI Open

After round one of the RI Open at Newport National, Mike Carbone (Brewster, MA) stood at 6 - under par in a three-way tie for the lead. He played phenomenal all day as I had the opportunity to play with him witnessing up and downs from virtually anywhere along with spectacular shot making. Durin   read more »

PGA TOUR pro Brett Quigley presents check to George Hall Free Library in Warren, R.I.

Veteran PGA TOUR professional Brett Quigley presented a check for $10,000 to the George Hall Free Library in Warren, R.I., one of the largest donations in the Library’s history. The donation was made by the Stop & Shop-Giant Family Foundation in recognition of Quigley winning a Supermark   read more »

4th Annual $1 Million Hole-In-One Shootout Sept. 11-13

EASTON, Mass - The My Brother's Keeper $1 Million Hole-In-One Shootout is scheduled for Sept. 11 - 13 at Golf Country, Route 138, South Easton. Sponsored by WEEI 103.7 FM, the Shootout, now in its fourth year, is an innovative golf fundraising event where participants have the opportunity to win $1   read more »

What would you ask Tiger if you had the chance?

Have you ever been watching golf on TV, an important PGA tournament, settled comfortably in your couch and wondered what the greatest golfer in the world was really thinking? Wouldn’t you just love the opportunity to ask him? Hey Tiger, when did ya …? Hey Tiger, how do ya &he   read more »

Show Your Support for Patriot Golf Day, Sept. 4-7

Make a difference in the lives of the families of our American heroes by participating in the third annual Patriot Golf Day, Sept. 4-7.On Labor Day weekend, participating public golf courses nationwide will request a minimum of $1 for each green fee they process. Private facilities will solicit cont   read more »

New England Golf's Best Amateur in 2009

What a year Garrett Medeiros from Rumford, RI has had. Not only has he proved himself on the course this year but he has also proven himself in the classroom at Wofford College as he was named a Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholar. He was also named to the Southern Conference Men’s   read more »

Plane Perfect Golf Academy Program

The plane perfect golf academy program will entitle the approved certified Instructors to an exclusive client referral program within a 50 mile radius of their academy or Instructional facility for a period of 1 year. The academy owner will have the opportunity to participate in future program offe   read more »

The Disabled Veterans of Massachusetts Benefit from the 1st Annual Celebrity Pro Veteran Invitational

At 1230 hours the helicopter made its rounds draping an American flag as the participants of the 1st annual Celebrity - Pro - Veteran Invitational at Granite Links Golf Club said the pledge of allegiance. An 11 shot howitzer salute followed in honor of the many Disabled Veterans of Massachusetts   read more »

Kevin Johnson: Chasing Nationwide Tour History

Kevin Johnson from Pembroke, MA is looking to become just the 9th player in history to receive the "three win promotion" to the PGA Tour. Any player who wins three times on the Nationwide Tour in a single year is promoted to the PGA Tour for the rest of the season and also for the following year.   read more »

James Driscoll - Playoff Finish & Into The British

James Driscoll was hot in May shooting a final round 8-under 62 to work his way into a playoff with former Masters Champion, Zach Johnson at the Valero Texas Open. He continued his stellar play qualifying for the 2009 British Open with a qualifying score of 10-under. First off, congratulations on   read more »

Seekonk, Massachusett's Native, Robert Reed Makes the Big Break Prince Edward Island

Check out his video interview...Meet Robert Reed from Seekonk, MA View Bio Video   read more »

Swingroove Golf Training System

For Immediate Release The new Swingroove GTS website has been launched. If you are a golfer, golf instructor, or golf academy please visit the Swingroove website today for more information.   read more »

Celebrity-Pro-Veteran Invitational at Granite Links Golf Club, June 29th 2009

The first annual, Celebrity-Pro-Veteran Invitational will be played on June 29th at the spectacular Granite Links Golf Club. Each team will feature a Celebrity, a Pro, and a Veteran along with two amateurs from the teams corporate sponsor. The field will be limited to 32 teams as each team wil   read more »

Sweet Spot Golf partners with Womens National Golf School

Golf club manufacturer and nationally recognized women’s golf academy join forces to bring a new direction in golf - bringing FUN to the game as part of the solution.Los Angeles, Calif. (February 23, 2009) – Custom golf club design and manufacturing start-up Sweet Spot Golf announced at   read more »

New England Golf

New England's professional tournament season will start in May with local qualifying for the US Open, followed by the Cape Cod Open, the Vermont Open, the Massachusetts Open, and the TD Bank North Portland Open. Starting in July, New England's best touring and teaching professionals, along with oth   read more »

PortaPro Video's 360

Attention: Golf Professionals, Golf Courses/Resorts, College Golf Coaches and Golfers: The PortaPro Video system, featuring a bullet camera that rotates 360 degrees, will change the way the game of golf is taught, charity outings are organized and college golf is coached forever. The PortaPro Video   read more »

Stroke Before You Swing

Every shot hit on the golf course involves a stroke, whether it is a putt, pitch, knockdown, or tee shot. A stroke takes place in front of your chest, from shoulder to shoulder, and should have smooth tempo. There are two parts: the backstroke (takeaway) and the through stroke (impact). In a b   read more »

Flexibility and Strength Produce Power and Speed

In the modern era of golf, more and more players are looking at golf as a sport rather than just a game. Cultivating flexibility, strength, and balance by incorporating a stretching routine into your warm-up/cool-down is the first step to improving your golf scores and decreasing your chances   read more »

New England Player's at 2008 PGA Tour Q-School

The tournament that most professional golfers look forward to all year is underway, 2008 PGA Tour Q-School. The 18 round qualifying tournament is the toughest test professional golf has to offer and is the only direct route to gaining exempt status on the PGA or Nationwide Tours for the 09 sea   read more »

Jack Nicklaus "Golf My Way"

"These are the timeless lessons I continue to teach as the foundation to better golf." - Jack Nicklaus NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla.—For the first time in over a decade, Jack Nicklaus will offer to the public, beginning Oct. 15 on NicklausProShop.com, Golf My Way in a deluxe, two-disc DVD set fea   read more »

The Final Missing Piece of Ben Hogan's Secret Puzzle

How could a small, short man with two rebuilt legs hit a wound, balata covered golf ball 300 yards with a wooden driver, and not have to worry about his ball going left? With The Final Missing Piece you can now discover what millions of golfers were missing when they tried to apply Five Lessons to t   read more »

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